Security
President MUHAMMADU BUHARI says military force is not an option in the rescue of the remaining 31 victims of the Abuja-Kaduna train abduction. Meeting with representatives of victims of the Kaduna train abduction, President BUHARI assured them that the Federal Government is doing everything within its powers to ensure their safe return.The President also commended […]
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal OLADAYO AMAO has charged Nigerian Air Force (NAF) operational Commanders in the various theatres of operation across the country to ‘show no mercy’ and ensure they employ maximum firepower against terrorists posing security threats in the country. He commended the officers and also stressed the need […]
Imo State Police Command has confirmed the killing of four police officers by suspected bandits in the early hours of Saturday. The officers were attached to the divisional police headquarters in Agwa community, Oguta local government area. Police spokesperson, MIKE ABATTAM, said although details of the attack are still sketchy, the bandits reportedly burnt down […]
The Ministry of Education has ordered the immediate closure of the Federal Government College, Kwali, in Abuja over security threats.In a statement, the Director of Press and Public Relations in the Ministry, BEN GOONG, cited the security breach in communities around the school for the decision.GOONG said Minister of Education, ADAMU ADAMU, gave the order […]
Your Everything on play station, WAVE 91.7 FM has held Season 20 of WALK FOR SAFETY WALK FOR SECURITY with the theme: WALK FOR NEW GENERATION. In his opening remark, the General Manager, WAVE FM REX IGIRI urged Rivers people to stay away from crime, for a better society. In his speech. the Sector Commander […]
Ukraine’s government is sending dozens of buses to Mariupol, in a fresh effort to evacuate people and deliver humanitarian aid.Russia has declared a one-day ceasefire in the heavily-bombed port city, but there is skepticism if it will hold since up to 170,000 people remain trapped.Meanwhile, the head of defence alliance NATO said Russian units are […]
Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, ADO DOGUWA, says Nigerians should be allowed to bear arms in self-defense considering the deteriorating security situation in the country.DOGUWA said this during plenary when the House was debating the aftermath of the terrorist attack on a train filled with passengers in Birnin Gwari, Kaduna State.DOGUWA, who was […]
The Kaduna State Government has released the passenger manifest for the Abuja-Kaduna train service AK9 which was attacked by bandits on Monday. The Commissioner Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, SAMUEL ARUWAN, in a statement said the manifest showed that 398 passengers bought tickets for the trip but 362 of these passengers were validated […]
The acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP), ALKALI USMAN says the disbandment of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) created a vacuum which is challenging efforts by the Police to tackle insecurity in the country from a position of strength. The acting IGP speaking at a presidential briefing organized by the Presidential Communications Team, said the aftermath […]
President MUHAMMADU BUHARI has appointed Major-General FAROUK YAHAYA as the new Chief of Army Staff. The military spokesperson Brigadier-General ONYEMA NWACHUKWU disclosed this in a statement. The statement said prior to his appointment Major-General YAHAYA was the General Officer Commanding 1 Division of the Nigerian Army and the incumbent Theatre Commander of the Counterterrorism, Counter-Insurgency […]
